Marinated Garlic Parmesan Sidewinder Fries with Honey Barbecue Aioli

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Hand-cut sidewinder fries tossed in garlic parmesan seasoning and served with a sweet and smoky honey barbecue dipping sauce. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns hand-cut sidewinder fries, garlic powder, grated Parmesan cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large baking sheet, spread out 20 oz hand-cut sidewinder fries in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Remove fries from oven and immediately toss them with the garlic parmesan seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp barbecue sauce, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika until smooth to create the honey barbecue aioli.
  5. Step 5: Serve the fries hot with the aioli on the side for dipping, enjoying the balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors.

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